Qualités - Dualité & Contraste

used to imply that the burden of high expectations placed on the children of successful or accomplished individuals can be damaging and lead to rebellion or negative behavior

used to imply that those who work in a certain profession may be difficult clients or recipients of services related to that profession due to their preconceived notions and knowledge of the field

les médecins font les pires patients

used to imply that in any situation or experience, there are both positive and negative aspects that coexist

chaque lumière a son ombre

used to emphasize that every positive or desirable thing is accompanied by its contrasting or negative counterpart

chaque blanc a son noir et chaque sucré son aigre

used to suggest that two seemingly opposite or extreme things or people can actually have some common ground or similarity, despite their apparent differences

Extrêmes se rencontrent

used to imply that it is possible for something that is very serious or profound to quickly and easily become something trivial or absurd, often with little warning or explanation

du sublime au ridicule il n'y a qu'un pas

used for saying that something may appear pleasant or desirable on the surface, but it can have negative or harmful consequences as well

used to imply the idea that love is often associated with strong emotions and impulsive behavior, which can cloud a person's judgment and lead them to behave foolishly or make unwise decisions

on ne peut pas aimer et être sage

used to suggest that people are often drawn to those who are different from themselves in terms of personality, interests, or other characteristics

les opposés ont souvent tendance à s’attirer

used to imply that even if one's intentions are good, one's actions may still lead to negative consequences, and that one must be mindful of the impact of one's actions on others

la route de l'enfer est pavée de bonnes intentions

used to imply that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to use their skills or services for their own benefit or that of their family members

le fils du cordonnier marche toujours pieds nus

used to suggest that even though a person may have the desire or intention to do something, their physical weakness or limitations may prevent them from actually carrying it out

L'esprit est prêt, mais la chair est faible

used to suggest that even the happiest experiences in life come with some negative aspects or challenges

il n'y a pas de joie sans alliage

used to describe the behavior of young people, who may be impulsive and reckless in their youth but become more responsible and sensible as they get older

les chatons dévergondés font des chats sobres

used to suggest that wherever there is progress or success, there will always be those who seek to exploit or corrupt it

là où Dieu construit une église, le diable construira une chapelle

used to warn against being misled by tempting but ultimately harmful or unnecessary things, emphasizing that God provides what we need while the devil tempts us with what we want

Dieu envoie de la viande et le diable envoie des cuisiniers

used to imply that while certain things can be beneficial when used properly, they can become harmful or dangerous if they are not controlled or managed effectively

le feu est un bon serviteur mais un mauvais maître

used to suggest that being away from home can make a person more interested in news from their home and family, as they are no longer directly involved in the daily events

va à l'étranger et tu auras des nouvelles de chez toi

used to imply that resources and opportunities are finite, and that one person's loss can create an opportunity for someone else to succeed

la perte d'un homme est le gain d'un autre

used to suggest that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to apply their skills or services to their own lives or those of their immediate family

la femme du cordonnier est la plus mal chaussée

used to suggest that people often desire the rewards or benefits of a particular goal but are not willing to take the necessary steps or make the necessary sacrifices to achieve it

tout le monde veut aller au paradis, mais personne ne veut mourir

used to suggest that the vulnerabilities of one's opponent can provide an opportunity for one's own strength or power to be demonstrated

la faiblesse de l'ennemi fait notre force

used to imply that every good thing in life has its own negative aspects or challenges

chaque rose a son épine